Is Zoom Video Calling app banned in India? Is Zoom safe to use on Android, iOS?
4 years, 6 months ago

Is Zoom Video Calling app banned in India? Is Zoom safe to use on Android, iOS?

India TV News  

Is Zoom banned in India? But does the list of apps include the popular video conferencing app Zoom? No, as of now, India has not announced any ban on the Zoom Video Calling app. Other video calling apps that can be used in the country include Microsoft Teams, Skype, Google Meet and more. Xiaomi's own Mi Video call app has been banned since its origin is China.

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Full list of Chinese apps banned in India so far: PUBG Mobile, Garena Free Fire, TikTok and hundreds more
2 years, 4 months ago

Full list of Chinese apps banned in India so far: PUBG Mobile, Garena Free Fire, TikTok and hundreds more

India Today  

In the last few years, the government of India has ordered to ban around 250 Chinese apps citing them to be “prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of the state and public order”. Ban on popular mobile games like PUBG Mobile and Garena Free Fire shocked not only the players but also the Esports …

The app ban is a good first step
2 years, 10 months ago

The app ban is a good first step

Hindustan Times  

India expanded a ban on mobile software by Chinese-origin developers and investors, adding 54 apps that government officials privately listed out to reporters this week. These apps, government officials said on Monday, “were allegedly engaged in activities prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of the country also posing serious threat to security of the state and defense of India”. Last …

India To Ban 54 More Chinese Apps Including Viva Video Editor & AppLock Citing Threat To Security: Report
2 years, 10 months ago

India To Ban 54 More Chinese Apps Including Viva Video Editor & AppLock Citing Threat To Security: Report

ABP News  

New Delhi: Centre will further ban 54 more Chinese apps that allegedly pose a threat to India’s security. “Government of India to ban 54 Chinese apps that pose a threat to India's security," the sources informed news agency ANI. The major apps that are included in the list of apps to be banned are — Beauty Camera: Sweet Selfie HD, …

Zoom to Temporarily Remove Its 40-Minute Time Limit on Video Calls for Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year
4 years ago

Zoom to Temporarily Remove Its 40-Minute Time Limit on Video Calls for Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year

News 18  

Video conferencing platform Zoom has announced that it will forego its 40-minute time limit on the final days of Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Years. The development essentially means that regular Zoom users across the world, including those in India, can connect with friends and family members over a video call on these days without any time cap. In a blog …

India Has Now Banned 267 Chinese Apps: The Time For Made In India Apps To Step Up, Again
4 years, 1 month ago

India Has Now Banned 267 Chinese Apps: The Time For Made In India Apps To Step Up, Again

News 18  

For the fourth time since June, the Government of India has banned another set of Chinese owned smartphone apps, believed to be a threat to the national security of India. The apps included in the latest app ban include AliSuppliers Mobile App, Alibaba Workbench, AliExpress – Smarter Shopping, Better Living, Alipay Cashier, CamCard – Business Card Reader, CamCard – BCR, …

List of 43 Chinese apps banned in India: AliExpres, MangoTV and more
4 years, 1 month ago

List of 43 Chinese apps banned in India: AliExpres, MangoTV and more

India TV News  

List of 43 Chinese apps banned: Once again, the Indian government has announced a ban on another set of Chinese apps. Earlier on 29th June 2020, the Government of India had blocked access to 59 mobile apps and on 2nd September 2020 118 more apps were banned under section 69A of the Information Technology Act. Here's the list of 43 …

List of Chinese gaming apps banned in India: PUBG Mobile, Carrom Friends, Ludo All Star
4 years, 4 months ago

List of Chinese gaming apps banned in India: PUBG Mobile, Carrom Friends, Ludo All Star

India TV News  

PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends, LifeAfter among 118 Chinese apps banned in India. Losing PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite was enough of a shock to most people that they ended up on missing other games that have been banned. List of Chinese games banned in India Road of Kings- Endless Glory “Chief Almighty: First Thunder BC MARVEL Super War NetEase …

PUBG Mobile banned in India: Is Call of Duty: Mobile safe on Android, iOS?
4 years, 4 months ago

PUBG Mobile banned in India: Is Call of Duty: Mobile safe on Android, iOS?

India TV News  

PUBG Mobile among 118 other Chinese apps has been banned in India. List of 118 Chinese apps banned in India APUS Launcher Pro- Theme, Live Wallpapers, Smart APUS Launcher -Theme, Call Show, Wallpaper, HideApps APUS Security -Antivirus, Phone security, Cleaner APUS Turbo Cleaner 2020- Junk Cleaner, Anti-Virus APUS Flashlight-Free & Bright Cut Cut – Cut Out & Photo Background Editor …

India is blocking more apps in the wake of the TikTok ban
4 years, 5 months ago

India is blocking more apps in the wake of the TikTok ban

CNN  

Hong Kong/New Delhi CNN Business — India is banning dozens more apps and reportedly reviewing hundreds of others from well-known Chinese companies, as tensions between the world’s most populous countries continue to rise. The Indian government banned an additional 47 apps, all clones or variations of 59 other apps India blocked last month on national security grounds, an official at …

Here are alternatives to 59 banned Chinese apps on Android, iOS you can safely use
4 years, 6 months ago

Here are alternatives to 59 banned Chinese apps on Android, iOS you can safely use

India TV News  

India banned 59 Chinese apps in the country since the apps posed a threat to the security and privacy of the users in India. Banned browser app: UC Browser, CM Browers, DU Browser, APUS Browser Alternative apps: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Jio Browser 5. Banned video calling apps: Mi Video Call – Xiaomi Alternative apps: Google Duo, WhatsApp, …

China reacts to India banning 59 Chinese apps, foreign ministry says strongly concerned
4 years, 6 months ago

China reacts to India banning 59 Chinese apps, foreign ministry says strongly concerned

India Today  

China is strongly concerned regarding the decision of the Indian government to ban 59 apps with Chinese links, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. “China is strongly concerned, verifying the situation,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. China is strongly concerned, verifying the situation: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on …

Ban on Chinese apps in India: Is Call of Duty Mobile banned for Android, iOS?
4 years, 6 months ago

Ban on Chinese apps in India: Is Call of Duty Mobile banned for Android, iOS?

India TV News  

As a major decision, the Indian government has banned 59 Chinese apps in the country due to security reasons. However, is there a ban implemented on the popular Call of Duty Mobile battle royale game too? The Call of Duty Mobile, even though owned by Tencent Games, has still not been banned in India and users can continue to play …

59 Chinese apps banned in India: Everything you need to know about India's digital strike on China
4 years, 6 months ago

59 Chinese apps banned in India: Everything you need to know about India's digital strike on China

India TV News  

Due to the ongoing tensions between India and China, the Indian government has banned 59 Chinese apps. In the past few months, the Ministry of Information Technology has received many complaints from various sources including several reports about the misuse of some mobile apps available on Android and iOS platforms. The Computer Emergency Response Team has also received many representations …

59 Chinese Apps Banned in India: Here is the Full List
4 years, 6 months ago

59 Chinese Apps Banned in India: Here is the Full List

News 18  

The government of India has announced a ban on 59 Chinese apps that were listed on the Google Play Store and the Apple iOS App Store in India. The list includes the popular short video service TikTok, browser and content app UC Browser, file sharing service Shareit, women-specific fashion shopping app Shein, popular mobile game Clash of Kings, and more. …

Zoom says China asked it to shut down pro-democracy activists
4 years, 6 months ago

Zoom says China asked it to shut down pro-democracy activists

Live Mint  

Zoom Video Communications Inc. said it deactivated two accounts of pro-democracy Chinese activists based in the U.S. at the request of China’s government. Beijing officials reached out to Zoom in May and early June about videoconference calls commemorating Tiananmen Square protests that were publicized on social media, the San Jose, California-based company said Thursday in a blog post. “Going forward …

'Zoom users vulnerable to cyber threats': Plea in SC seeks ban on video calling app till a legislation is put in place
4 years, 7 months ago

'Zoom users vulnerable to cyber threats': Plea in SC seeks ban on video calling app till a legislation is put in place

Firstpost  

A petition in the Supreme Court has raised privacy concerns over communications app ‘‘Zoom’’ and sought a direction to the Centre to ban its use for official as well as personal purposes until an appropriate legislation is put in place. A petition in the Supreme Court has raised privacy concerns over communications app Zoom and sought a direction to the …

Zoom India chief says consumers love it, not worried about competitors
4 years, 7 months ago

Zoom India chief says consumers love it, not worried about competitors

India Today  

Zoom is already a household name in India. In an exclusive conversation with India Today Tech, Zoom India head Sameer Raje talks about how the global lockdowns have led to the proliferation of Zoom and other collaboration apps, what the company is doing to make the app, say, useful for life during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, growth in India, …

Zoom says working with Indian government over app security, end-to-end encryption for video meetings
4 years, 8 months ago

Zoom says working with Indian government over app security, end-to-end encryption for video meetings

India Today  

The video conferencing app Zoom is still smarting from the Indian government's rap based on one too many privacy concerns that have gone haywire globally. The Home Ministry cautioned Zoom users over placing their important data with the video conferencing app, in addition to issuing guidelines on how safely video meetings can be held on the platform. Zoom's chief information …

What Makes Zoom App An 'Unsafe' Video Calling Platform?
4 years, 8 months ago

What Makes Zoom App An 'Unsafe' Video Calling Platform?

ABP News  

What Makes Zoom App An 'Unsafe' Video Calling Platform? The well-known Zoom video conferencing app for meetings is not a safe platform, the Cyber Coordination Centre of the Ministry of Home Affairs has warned in an advisory. In the advisory it is mentioned that "secure use of Zoom meeting platform is for private individuals and not for use of government …

India tells government officials to stop using Zoom after deeming it 'not a safe platform'
4 years, 8 months ago

India tells government officials to stop using Zoom after deeming it 'not a safe platform'

Daily Mail  

The Indian government is advising workers to steer clear of the video conferencing platform, Zoom, over concerns with its security. As reported by TechCrunch, India's Cyber Coordination Centre issued an advisory to employees in India's government this week calling it 'not a safe platform.' India's primary cyber security agency is recommending that government employees refrain from using video calling service …

Indian govt advisory says avoid using Zoom: Why and what to do if you HAVE to use Zoom
4 years, 8 months ago

Indian govt advisory says avoid using Zoom: Why and what to do if you HAVE to use Zoom

India Today  

In a fresh blow to Zoom, India's Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday issued an advisory on the use of the video conferencing app. Zoom has emerged as a one-stop solution for video meetings among users during the covid-19-induced lockdown globally. Previously, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI, cautioned the users in the US on using Zoom for their …

Singapore bans Zoom app for online classes: Here is what happened
4 years, 9 months ago

Singapore bans Zoom app for online classes: Here is what happened

Op India  

Singapore government has suspended the use of Zoom Video Communications Inc’s conferencing app for online education after hackers hijacked a lesson and showed obscene images to students. Read: Taiwan government bans the use of Zoom software over ‘cybersecurity concerns’ Ms Loh said that her daughter, who studies in a school in the eastern part of Singapore, told her about the …

Zoom video calling app banned in US schools over privacy and security concerns
4 years, 9 months ago

Zoom video calling app banned in US schools over privacy and security concerns

Firstpost  

Many schools are using Zoom, a video calling app, to give live classes to students during the coronavirus pandemic. Several privacy concerns have been raised regarding the Zoom app, however, which can be abused for so called “Zoombombing”. The report further reveals that New York Attorney General Letitia James also spoke about the app’s security concerns. It was reported that …

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